New South Wales Running Calendar 2000
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| January 2000 | |
| 1 | UNICEF New Year Fun Run 5km. Starts 12.01am at Centennial Park, Sydney, Contact UNICEF New Year Fun Run, PO Box 9444, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. Fax (02) 6762 7041 |
| 8 | COASTAL CLASSIC 12 HOUR TRACK RUN & WALK Adcock Park, Pacific Highway, West Gosford NSW on a 400m fully surveyed grass track. $35 entry, 7.30pm start, Contact Gosford Athletic Track, Coastal Classic, P.O. Box 1062, Gosford 2250, NSW. Include SSAE for confirmation of entry, or phone Frank Overton (02)4323 1710(h) or Paul Thompson (02) 9683 6024(H) Mobile 0412250995 Email address thomo@zeta.org.au. Entries close 31/12/99. More info here and here |
| 8 | PALM BEACH TO MANLY 30km. Starts 5am from Palm Beach Surf Club. Entries are $5 and only at the start. Geoff Thorsen, email thorsen@a2.com.au or Tel: (02) 9905 7000 |
| 8-15 | NATIONAL RUNNING WEEK Various races every day at numerous distances. Held at Thredbo, Snowy Mountains. Contact Website |
| 11 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 5km. Starts 6pm from Illawarra Yacht Club. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 16 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 5km, 10km and 21km. Starts 7am from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Contact John Melnyczenko (02) 9832-1171 or Website |
| 18 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 5km. The "Hill 60 Challenge" starts 6pm from Port Kembla Pool Car Park. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 22 | MENAI MARKETPLACE COMMUNITY FUN RUN 3km and 8km. Starts 8am from Menai Park, Allison Cres, Menai. Contact Steven Clarke, email slclarke@kirbyjn.com.au or write to Illawong Senior Athletics, PO Box 233, Menai Central, NSW 2234 or phone (02) 9774-7152 [day], (02) 9773-9469 [night] |
| 26 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY (Australia Day) 7km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 26 | SHELLHARBOUR AUSTRALIA DAY FUN RUN (Australia Day) 7.5km and 1.6km. The 1.6km starts 8am from Ces Glemholmes Oval, Reddall Parade, Lake South. The 7.5km starts 7:30am from Central Park, The Boulevard, Oak Flats. Contact Heather Jimenez (02) 4256-5509. |
| February 2000 | |
| 1 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 6km. The "Albion Park Rail" starts 6pm from Croome Road Sports Complex at Albion Park. The start is adjacent to the grass athletics track. The course is slightly undulating and is run mostly on a quiet dirt road. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 5 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Mrs Macquaries Chair, The Domain, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 6 | LITHGOW LITTLE ATHLETICS GALA DAY various track and field distances. Starts 9am from Jim Monaghan Athletic Field, Barton St, Lithgow, NSW. Contact Geoff Cox on (02) 6351-4270 or email |
| 6 | ONE SUMMER RUN/SWIM SERIES 5km. Starts 8am from Manly Beach. Contact tel: (02) 8966-8330 |
| 13 | THE TIMES SEASIDE FUN RUN 5.5km & 10km. Starts 8am from Mollymook Beach Surf Club, Ulladulla. Contact Ken Saunders, email saundersk@shoalhaven.net.au or Tel (02) 4455-6005 or Website http://www.geocities.com/colosseum/park/6745/ |
| 13 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 7km and 14km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 15 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 5km. The "Stuart Park" starts 6pm from Stuart Park. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 20 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 5km, 10km and 21km. Starts 7am from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Contact John Melnyczenko (02) 9832-1171 or Website |
| 27 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 7km and 21km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 27 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 24km and 31km. The "Albion Park Rail" starts 6:30am from Croome Road Sports Complex. Be there by 6am to register. It costs $15 to run, pay at the start. This includes a T-Shirt and breakfast at the end. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 27 | SOLAR SPRINGS MITTAGONG DASH 8km and 3km. Starts 9am from Highlands Golf Club, Mittagong. $10 adults, $5 others. Contact Robyn (02) 4862-1302 or PO Box 415, Bowral, NSW 2576. |
| March 2000 | |
| 4 | SIX FOOT TRACK MARATHON 46km. Starts 8am from Explorer's Tree, Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Time limit 7 hours, Contact Chris Stephenson, Six Foot Track Marathon, GPO Box 1041, Sydney 2001 or Website |
| 5 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 10km and 30km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 5 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - SUMMER SERIES RACE 11km. The run starts 9am from Bulli Beach Car park. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 11 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Corner Darley Rd and North Head Scenic Drive, North Head, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 11 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - PUCKEYS CROSS COUNTRY 5km. Starts 3pm from Stuart Park. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 12 | MOUNT ANNAN CHALLENGE WALK 6km and 12km. Starts at Mount Annan Botanic Garden, near Campbelltown, just off Hume Highway. Contact Neil Walker on (02) 4620-1605 or by email |
| 12 | MACQUARIE FUN RUN & WALK 10km or 20km. Starts 7:30am for 10km Fun Run or 9am for 10km or 20km walk from Bradfield Park, ALfred St, Milson's Point, Sydney. Costs $12 for adults, $15 on the day (arrive early). Course is Milson's Point over Harbour Bridge to Royal Botanic Gardens and return. Contact (02) 9413-4177 or email or Web page |
| 19 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 5km, 10km and 30km. Starts 7am from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Contact John Melnyczenko (02) 9832-1171 or Website |
| 25 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 8km. Starts 3pm from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 26 | BATHURST MARATHON & HALF & 10km 42.2Km, 21.1km and 10km. Marathon Starts 8am, Half & 10km at 10am from St Pat's Sporting Club, Gilmour St, Kelso, Bathurst, NSW. Contact Geoff Brown on (02) 6331-5111 |
| 26 | LINDFIELD FUN RUN 10km and 5km. Starts 8:15am from Roseville Park, Clanville Rd, Roseville. Contact Max Elliot on (02) 9978-7468 or email |
| 26 | WATER WORLD GREAT OCEAN RACE - RED ROCK TO COFF'S JETTY BEACH & HEADLAND 45KM ULTRA MARATHON NSW. Starts at 8.00am at the northern end of Red Rock Beach. $5.00 entry or $10 on race day. Finish Coffs Harbour Jetty.Contact Steel Beveridge on (02) 6653 6831(H) or (02) 66541 500(W). Or by post, 2 Lakeside Drive, North Sapphire 2450, NSW |
| 28 | NIGHT OF MILES, BANKSTOWN SPORTS ATHLETICS 1 mile, Elite, Vets, Walks, Junior (male & female). Starts 6:30pm (first event) from The Crest, McLean Street, Bass Hill. Contact Michael O'Mara on 0413 074 927 (mobile) or (02)9823 3238 (home) or email |
| April 2000 | |
| 1 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Lane Cove Park, Fullers Bridge, Fullers Road, Chatswood West, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 1 | SUTHERLAND DAC WINTER PROGRAM 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Menai - Road. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 2 | PARRAMATTA HERITAGE FUN RUN 9km. Starts 8am from Experiment Farm Cottage, 9 Ruse St, Harris Park. Finishes at Old Parramatta House, Parramatta Regional Park. Contact (02) 9806-5913 or Website |
| 2 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 10km and 20km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 8 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 7 miles and 3 mile alternative. Starts 3pm from adjacent to the Motocross track on Harry Graham Drive, Kembla Heights. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 8 | 27th ANNUAL ROYAL NATIONAL PARK HALF MARATHON 5km, 10km and 21.1km. Start at entrance to Lady Carrington Drive, Audley, Roayl National Park. Half Marathon starts 1:45pm, 5/10km starts 12:45pm. Pre-entry fee $30, late entry fee $40. Park Fees $9 per car apply in addition. Contact Steve Henderson, 7 Bottle Forest Rd, Heathcote, NSW 2233 or (02) 9520-8319. |
| 9 | RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES FUN RUN 3km. Starts at 6:45pm from Sportsground, Pembroke Rd, Leumeah. Contact Phil Austin on (02) 4647-3576. |
| 11 | CAMPBELLTOWN JOGGERS 3KM TRACK RACE 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Menai - Road. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 15 | SUTHERLAND DAC WINTER PROGRAM 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Steak & Ale Cross Country, Heathcote. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 15 | SAUCONY BRAT 6KM CROSS COUNTRY 6km. starts 2pm from McKay Oval, Centennial Park, Sydney. Contact Tony Golden on (02) 9662-2969 or 0407-074-709. |
| 16 | FITNESS FIVE 5km fun run and fitness walk. Starts 8:30am from Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong. Contact Mark Everton (02) 4284-5379 or Jim Hennessy on (02) 4229-2490 or email or Website |
| 16 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 5km, 10km and 21km. Starts 7am from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Contact John Melnyczenko (02) 9832-1171 or Website |
| 22 | WIN TV/STAR FM Y2K BACCHUS FUN RUN (Easter Saturday) 10Km, 5.5Km, 4Km Walk. Starts 10am from Griffith Ex-Servicemens' Oval, Griffith. Kim Burgess, Email burgkt@hotmail.com or Tel (02) 6962-4047(H) , (02) 6962-6666(W) |
| 22 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 3 miles. Starts 3pm from the integral energy picnic ground Darkes Rd, West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 22 | SUTHERLAND DAC WINTER PROGRAM 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Como - Road. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 25 | SAUCONY BRAT ANZAC DAY HANDICAP 5km. starts 8:30am from McKay Oval, Centennial Park, Sydney. Contact Tony Golden on (02) 9662-2969 or 0407-074-709. |
| 29 | SUTHERLAND DAC WINTER PROGRAM 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Uloola Falls Cross Country, Waterfall. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 30 | OLYMPIC HOST CITY MARATHON (Olympic Trial) 42.2Km. Starts 7am from Miller St, North Sydney to Homebush. Organised by SOCOG, but check this web page for entry form and other contact details. |
| 30 | RAW POWER FUN RUN & WALK 9km and 5km. Starts 7am from Homebush Bowling & Recreation Club, 26 Pomeroy St, Homebush. Finishes at same location. Join us in a social event and then support the marathonners as they head towards the Olympic Stadium. Contact The Right Track, PO Box S325, Homebush South NSW 2140 or (02) 9746-0046. |
| April 30-7 May | PACIFIC SCHOOL GAMES Various events at various locations around Sydney. |
| May 2000 | |
| 6 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Mrs Macquarie's Chair, The Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 6 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 16km and 3 mile alternative. Starts 2pm from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 6 | SUTHERLAND DAC WINTER PROGRAM 2km starts at 2pm, 3km starts at 2:15pm, 10km starts at 3pm. Bottle Forest & Steak & Ale Cross Country, Heathcote. Contact Geoff Clark on (02) 9528-6284 or Max Plowditch on (02) 9548-5624. |
| 7 | SUSSAN WOMEN'S CLASSIC 2000 5km and 10km. Australia's largest all women's event. Last year started in Sydney Domain. Contact via Web Page |
| 7 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 10km and 15km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 7 | RAZORBACK FUN RUN 14km and 7km. Starts 10am at Camden Showground. Contact (02) 4647-3099. |
| 14 | RACE ABREAST FUN RUN 8km and 4km. Starts 9am from The Domain, Art Gallery Rd, Sydney. Registration from 7:30am. Everyone is invited to take part in a scenic enjoyable run, walk, hop or jump around Mrs Maquaries Chair. All funds in aid of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Contact via Sporting Spectrum at (02) 9439-6060. |
| 14 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - MOTHER'S DAY CROSS COUNTRY 8km and 4km alternative. Starts 10am from the Cataract Scout Park Baden Powell Drive, Appin (on the road in to Cataract Dam). BBQ afterwards. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 14 | WESTERN DISTRICTS MOTHER'S DAY FUN RUN 10km and 3km. Starts 8am (3km) and 9am (10km) from Lake Gillawarna - Beatty Parade, Georges Hall. Contact Western Disticts Joggers and Harriers via website or email |
| 21 | SYDNEY MORNING HERALD HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts 7:30am from Lower Fort St, The Rocks, Sydney. Contact organisers on 1800-555-514 or mail to: Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon, GPO Box 5031, Sydney NSW 2001. Expect 4000+ runners. |
| 21 | GUNDY FUN RUNS 12Km Segenhoe to Gundy Fun Run starts 9am from Segenhoe (Registration from 8am). 5Km Scenic Run around Gundy starts 9:30am. All proceeds to Gundy Soldiers Memorial Hall and Bushfire Brigade. Events in conjunction with the Scone Horse Festival. Contact Alison Tilse on (02) 6545-8124. |
| 21 | WALLAROO FUN RUN 2km, 5km and 10km. Starts 10:30am from Wallaroo State Forest 10km north of Raymond Terrace and 600m south of the Nelson Bay / Williamtown turn-off. 5km starts noon and 2km starts 1:30pm. Prize for fastest school team. Contact Deidre Hall on (02) 4981-8000 or email or Website |
| 26-28 | SYDNEY TRAILWALKER 100km Starts 10am, Weil Park, Hunters Hill, Sydney. Teams of 4 only. Time Limit 48hrs. Finishes Brooklyn. Course follows the Great North Walk, and extremely arduous bush track. Sponsorship required as part of entry criteria - organised by Community Aid Abroad. Email Sarah Lawson on sarahlawson@sydney.caa.org.au or this web page. |
| 27 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 7km. Starts 3pm from Mt Kembla. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 27 | SAUCONY BRAT 5KM ROAD RUN 5km road run. Starts 4pm from Malabar Beach. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| 28 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 5km, 10km and 25km. Starts 7am from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Contact John Melnyczenko (02) 9832-1171 or Website |
| ?? | BANANA COAST ULTRA MARATHON, NSW. 85km Coffs Harbour to Grafton via Glenreagh, Nana Glen & Coramba, 6am start at Coffs Harbour Entry fee $5 by 2nd May or $10 on race day, own support vehicle & driver required, contact Steel Beveridge, 2 Lakeside Drive, North Sapphire 2450, NSW, phone (02)66536831(H) or(02)66541500(W). |
| ?? | TAMWORTH 24 HOUR CHARITY RUN, NSW Viaduct Park, Tamworth, $35 entry, 10am start on Saturday, Contact Dallas Earsman, 143 Bridge Street. Tamworth 2340, Ph. 657216(H) or 653511(W) |
| June 2000 | |
| 3 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Corner Darley Rd and North Head Scenic Drive, North Head, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 4 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 8km and 12km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 4 | EAGLEVALE FUN RUN 10km, 5km and 2.3km. Starts 9am from St Mary's Primary School, Cnr Aquamarine & Emerald Drives, Eaglevale. Contact Louisa Tobin on (02) 4626-7880 or email or Website |
| 10 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 10km and 5km. Starts 3pm from Mt Kembla (adjacent to the motor cross track on Harry Graham Drive). Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 10 | SAUCONY BRAT 6KM CROSS COUNTRY RUN 6km Cross Country run. Starts 2pm from McKay Oval in Centennial Park. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| 11 | WOODSTOCK FUN RUN 8km and 4.26km. Starts 8:30am from Woodstock Community Centre, Church Street, Burwood. Contact Gary Shoesmith (02) 9744-1739 (home and work) or email (John Dawlings) or Website |
| 11 | KEMPSEY MARATHON 42.2km. Starts 7:30am from Historic Trial Bay Gaol, South West Rocks, NSW. Contact Ross Foster (02) 6566-0584 (home) or 0428-660-584 (mobile) or Email |
| 18 | WOODFORD TO GLENBROOK CLASSIC 25km bush run. Starts 10:15am from Woodford Railway Station, Woodford, Blue Mountains. Contact Kym Nielsen or Jane Duffy on tel : (02) 9891-6144 or email. |
| 18 | SHOALHAVEN KING OF THE MOUNTAIN AND ULTRAMARATHON - NOWRA TO KANGAROO VALLEY, NSW 32km and 46km, 8am start for 46km & 9am for 32km at Cambewarra Public School, near Nowra, NSW and finishing at Kangaroo Valley Showground, Entries to Race Secretary, Nowra Athletics Club, 30 Flannery Rd, Cambewarra 2540 NSW. Cheques payable to Nowra Athletics Club. Transport back from Kangaroo Valley to the start provided. Enquiries Kevin Davis (02) 44218811 (W) or (02) 44478309 (H) or Andrew Johnstone (02) 44213849 (AH) or email |
| 18 | NEPEAN ATHLETICS FUN RUN 5km and 10km. Starts 8:30am from International Regatta Centre, Castlereagh Rd, Penrith. Late Entries from 7:30am. Entry fee is $5.00 or $10.00. Contact Evelyn Stark on tel : (02) 9623-6608 or 0418-962-366 or email. |
| 18 | BICENTENNIAL PARK / HOMEBUSH BAY FUN RUN 8km and 4km. Due to capital works for the Olympics within the Bicentennial Park, the run will still start at 9am but from Mason Park, Underwood Rd. Homebush to proceed into the Bicentennial Park. Mason Park is next to and on the Eastern side of the Bicentennial Park.. Many age groups - heaps of lucky entry prizes including 2 mountain bikes - divisional prizes - Fundraising by the Strathfield Rotary Club for the many charities they support - $10 adults - $5.00 under 17 - all facilities - carparking - toilets - kiosk - BBQs - children's playgrounds - undercover picnic areas - run goes through a network of walking, bicycle & exercise tracks through the bird sanctuaries, the wild life lakes & reserves & the nature boardwalk - all non traffic tracks. Contact Rick Collins on tel : (02) 9642-6474 or Fax (02) 9742-5020 or email or Website or at Childcare Supplies, 53 Hume Highway, Chullora, Sydney, 2190. |
| 18 | MANILLA KING OF THE MOUNTAIN 7km (up and back), 435m vertical. Starts 11am from Mt Borah east carpark , Manilla, NSW. Contact Godfrey Wenness on tel : (02) 6785-6545 or Matthew Kalouder on (02) 6764-0143 or website or email. |
| 18 | LAKE MACQUARIE BETTA ELECTRICAL HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts 8:00am from Speers Point, Lake Macquarie, NSW. Contact Wendy Boyd on (02) 4958-4929. |
| 23 (Fri) | SAUCONY BRAT 3KM HANDICAP RUN 3km road run. Starts 6pm from opposite Old Bondi Diggers Club, Bondi Beach. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| 24 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 9 mile and 3 mile. Starts 2pm from adjacent to the motor cross track on Harry Graham Drive, Mt Kembla. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 25 | MINI-MOSMARATHON 10KM 10km. Starts 9:15am from Myahgah Road, adjacent to Allan Border Oval, Mosman. Contact info line on 0414 207 910 or Website |
| 25 | SUTHERLAND TO SURF 11km run and walk. Walk starts 8:30am and the run from 9:00am from Flora Street, Sutherland. Contact Mick Brannock (02) 9253-4491 or (02) 9523-4343 or 0410-515-283 or Website or Wanda S.L.S.C, PO Box 39, Cronulla, NSW 2230. |
| 25 | BAY TO BREAKERS Terrigal Trotters has reluctantly had to cancel the annual Bay to Breakers fun run from Gosford to Terrigal due in part to time and manpower constraints caused by the Olympics and the rescheduling of other high profile runs. The Terrigal Trotters regrets any inconvenience and hopes to be back in 2001. STOP PRESS: Central Coast Athletics are hosting a race on the same course on 30th July - please see calendar entry for 30th July for further details. 11km. Starts from Gosford and finishes at Terrigal beachfront. |
| 27 (Tues) | RUNNY RED NOSE JOG 3km road run. Starts 1pm from The Domain, Sydney (Next to the Art Gallery). $10 Entry or $12 on the day. All proceeds to SIDS Research. Contact Sporting Spectrum on (02) 9439-8787 or email or website. |
| 30 (Fri) | SAUCONY BRAT 3KM HANDICAP RUN 3km road run. Starts 6pm from opposite Old Bondi Diggers Club, Bondi Beach. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| July 2000 | |
| 1 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Mrs Macquaries Chair, The Domain, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 2 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 8km and 16km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 2 | STEP INTO LIFE CHARITY RUN & WALK 5km run or walk. Starts 8:00am from Dunbar Park, Avalon. Contact Sheryl Macrow-Cain on (02) 9918-7275 or email. Note : the 10km had to be cancelled due to RTA not being happy with width of the road on some sections of the course. |
| 2 | RANDWICK HALF MARATHON 21.1km and 8km. Starts 8:00am from Coogee Surf Club, Coogee. Contact Tom O'Connor on (02) 9327-3427. |
| 2 | GEORGES RIVER FUN RUN 9km run and walk. Starts 8:00am from corner of Neville Street and Oatley Ave, Oatley. Contact (02) 9533-2115. |
| 8 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 3 mile. Starts 3pm from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 8 | SAUCONY BRAT 5KM BOTANY CHALLENGE 5km road run. Starts 2pm from Hensley Athletic Field Pagewood, Opposite Eastgardens Shopping Centre. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| 9 | MINGARA NBN FUN RUN 10km (ANSW Certified) and 3km. 10km starts 9:30am, 3km starts 9:00am from Mingara Recreation Club, Wyong Rd, Tumbi Umbi. Contact Kerry Anderson (02) 4324-8331 or email. Central Coast Region of Athletics are hosting this run sponsored by NBN Television and Mingara Recreation Club. A major draw prize will be available to participants in all three runs which form part of a series (9th July, 30th July and 3rd Sept). All Funds raised will be used to support the Synthetic Athletics Track at Mingara Recreation Club. Cost $10 Adults Kids $5. |
| 16 | SYDNEY CITY TO SURF 14km. Starts 10am from corner Park and College Streets, Sydney. Check this web page for contact and entry details. |
| 21 (Fri) | SAUCONY BRAT 3KM HANDICAP RUN 3km road run. Starts 6pm from opposite Old Bondi Diggers Club, Bondi Beach. $3 Entry. Contact Ced Sidebottom on (02) 9365-1938 or Tony Golden on (02) 9349-2096 or email or website. |
| 22 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 8km and 4km. Starts 3pm from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 23 | SYDNEY AIRPORT FUN RUN 5km. Starts 9am from Education Centre, Ross Smith Avenue, Sydney Airport. Entry fee is $16.50 and includes T-shirt, breakfast treats and showbag. Contact (02) 9667-6258 or email |
| 29 | WAKEFIELD KING OF THE MOUNTAIN 6km, 10km and 25km. Starts 1pm from Wakefield fire station. Contact Greg Norden on (02) 4930-4490 or email |
| 30 | CITIES MARATHON 42.2km. Starts 6am from Sydney Town Hall, George St, Sydney. Finishes Blacktown. Contact tel : (02) 9839 6089. |
| 30 | BAY TO BREAKERS 11km. Starts 8:00am from corner of Dane Parade and Masons Parade, Gosford and finishes at Terrigal beachfront. Contact Kerry Anderson (02) 4324-8331 or email. Central Coast Region of Athletics are hosting this run sponsored by NBN Television and Mingara Recreation Club. A major draw prize will be available to participants in all three runs which form part of a series (9th July, 30th July and 3rd Sept). All Funds raised will be used to support the Synthetic Athletics Track at Mingara Recreation Club |
| August 2000 | |
| 5 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Lane Cove Park, Fullers Bridge, Fullers Road, Chatswood West, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 6 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 8km and 20km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 6 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts 8am from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 6 | NORTHBRIDGE FUN RUN 10km, 5.5km and 2km kids race. Starts 10:15am from St Philip Neri School, 67 Baringa Rd, Northbridge (registration from 9am). Entrey Fee $12, Kids race $5. Contact 9958-7136 or 9958-0146 |
| 6 | TONY BROWN MEMORIAL 10KM 10km. Starts 08:30am with a separate walk from 8:00am from Malabar Beach. Contact Wayne Morgan on (02) 9311-3062 or email |
| 6 | RIDGEWAY ROLLERCOASTER 13km. Starts 10:00am from Pluim Park, Lisarow (10km north of Gosford). Finishes at The Entrance Leagues Club. Contact Graham Parker on (02) 9385-1404. |
| 12 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 7km. Starts 3pm from adjacent to the Motor Cross track, Harry Graham Drive, Mt Kembla. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 13 | BANKSTOWN HALF MARATHON 21.1km and 10km. Starts 8:30am from Lake Gillawarna, Geroges Hall. Contact Allen Hilton on 0418-447111 or email. |
| 13 | PUB TO PUB FUN RUN 14km. Starts 8:30am from Dee Why Hotel and finishes at Newport Arms Hotel (shuttle bus back to start). Contact Lyn Hope on (02) 9981-1166 or Website. |
| 13 | NEWCASTLE HERALD FUN RUN 7.5km and 5.5km. Starts 9am from Wharf Road, Newcastle Foreshore. Contact Ross Melville (02) 4979-5000. |
| 13 | RUN WITH THE PACK FUN RUN 10km and 4km. Starts 9am from Shelly Beach Road, Empire Bay, NSW. |
| 19 | MOUNT WILSON TO BILPIN 35km bush run. Starts 10am from Silva Plana Pk, Queen St, Mt Wilson. Bus from the finish line to start, so car park at Bilpin. Check this web page for more info. |
| 20 | SUTHERLAND SHIRE HALF MARATHON Unfortunately due to olympic interference this event has been cancelled by the organisers 21.1km. Starts 8:00am from Elouera Surf Life Saving Club, Mitchell Road, North Cronulla. Contact The Right Track on (02) 9746-0046 or via email for more info. |
| 20 | KEMPSEY HALF MARATHON 21.1km. Starts from Kempsey, NSW. Contact Ross Foster (02) 6566-0584 (home) or 0428-660-584 (mobile) or Email |
| 20 | JUNEE TO WAGGA MARATHON, NSW 42.2km. Starts at 8am from Junee Council Offices. Contact Paul Kahlefeldt on email or (02) 6922-5051. |
| 20 | NORTH ROCKS HERITAGE HAUL 6km. Starts 9:00am at North Rocks Westfield Shopping Mall, North Rocks Rd, North Rocks. Entry Fee $10. Contact North Rocks Heritage Haul, PO Box 4747, North Rocks, NSW 2151. |
| 20 | HOPETOWN RELAY 110km stage relay in 12 legs. Starts 6:00am from Westfield Chatswood and finishes at Hopetown Special School, Wyong, on the Central Coast. Enquiries David Jenkins on (02) 9358-7759 or 0418 279 698. Previous years here. |
| 26 | LOST WORLDS OF KURINGAI - FAT ASS RUN 15km, 30km, 41km and 56km bush run. Starts 7am from Berowra Clubhouse, next to Oval between Gully Rd and Crowley Rd, Berowra Waters Road, Berowra, NSW. No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps ! Check this web page for more info. |
| 26 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 10km and 5km. Starts 3pm from West Dapto. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 27 | GREAT NOSH FOOT RACE 15km bush run. Starts 10am from Lindfield Oval, Tryon Rd, East Lindfield to Seaforth Oval, Wakehurst Parkway. Cost $10 or $15 on the day. Contact Graham Galbraith (02) 9972-2223 |
| 27 | TAMWORTH TEN 10km and 5km. Starts 9:30am from Tamworth Town Hall. Contact Mick or Carolyn Russ on (02) 6760-3076 or via email. |
| September 2000 | |
| 2 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Meadowbank Park, South end of Adelaide St - Parramtta River end, Meadowbank, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 3 | FATHER'S DAY 5KM 5km. Starts 9:00am from Mingara Recreation Club, Wyong Rd, Tumbi Umbi. Contact Kerry Anderson (02) 4324-8331 or email. Central Coast Region of Athletics are hosting this run sponsored by NBN Television and Mingara Recreation Club. A major draw prize will be available to participants in all three runs which form part of a series (9th July, 30th July and 3rd Sept). All Funds raised will be used to support the Synthetic Athletics Track at Mingara Recreation Club. Cost $10 Adults Kids $5. |
| 3 | BRIDGE TO BRIDGE FUN RUN 10km and 5km. Starts 8:30am from Yaralla Rd, Kissing Point Park, Putney on the shores of the Parramatta River. Fees $10. Contact (02) 9807-6666 or mobile 0412 369 510. |
| 9 | KEMBLA JOGGERS - CROSS COUNTRY 10km and 5km. Starts 11am from Cordeaux Dam. Contact via Web Page at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kjoggers |
| 10 | BEROWRA BUSH BASH 10km and 3km. Starts 9:30am from High St, Berowra. Contact Ron Lusk on (02) 9481-9998 or Website or email. "The toughest 10k in Sydney". |
| 10 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 5km and 10km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 10 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 21.1km, 10km, 5km run & walk. Starts 7am (for 21.1km & 5km walk) or 7:30am (for 10km & 5km run) from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Certificates, Hot Showers, Lucky Draws, Hot Drinks after each race. Enter on day Long run $10, Short runs $7, cheaper for members. Everyone welcome. Contact Greg Reid on (02) 9610-5449 or email or John Melnyzenko on (02) 9832-1171 or email or Website |
| 10 | SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE NEW BALANCE CITY TO LAKE FUN RUN 9km. Starts 10:30am from Wagga Wagga Civic Centre. Contact Bill Arthur on (02) 6921-5720 (Work) or (02) 6988-4069 (Home) or City to Lake Inc PO Box 406 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or email |
| October 2000 | |
| 4 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Jim Walsh Park, Graham Avenue, Eastwood. Organiser: Anthony Flick on 0414-783-652. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 7 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from North Head, Corner of Darley Rd and North Head Scenic Drive, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 8 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 5km and 10km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 8 | LUKE SAVAGE FUN RUN 9km 2-person cross-country relay (each runner completes 9km course). Starts 10:15am from Bundeena Oval - registration from 8am. Entry fee $22 per team ($25 late entries). Contact Wayne Staunton on (02) 9542-7255 or mobile 0417260400 or Luke Savage Fun Run, PO Box 335, Caringbah, NSW 1495. |
| 8 | CITY TO TURF FUN RUN 5km and 8km. Starts 7:30am from Parramatta Town Mall to Parramatta Stadium - registration from 6am. Entry fee $13 ($16.25 late entries). Contact organisers on 13 13 02 or via email or Greater West Games City to Turf, NSW Department of Sport & Recreation, PO Box 522, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871. |
| 8 | RHONDDA RUN 2000 5km and 15.5km. Starts 9am from York Street, Teralba (near Lake Macquarie). Entry fee $12 ($15 late entries). Contact Helen Dryden on (02) 4950-8061 or c/o Teralba Post Office, Teralba, NSW 2284. |
| 11 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Upjohn Park, Kirby Street, Dundas. Organiser: Alan Tilleyon (02) 9498-4169. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 14 | BAY TO BAY AQUATHON 3.2km run, 300 swim, 3.2km run. Starts 4:30pm from Bay Hotel/Motel, Fishery Point Rd, Morisset East. Entry $10. Contact Derek at The Right Track on (02) 9746-0046 or email. |
| 15 | BAY TO BAY FUN RUN 3km and 11km. Starts 10am from Bay Hotel/Motel, Fishery Point Rd, Morisset East. Entry $10. Contact Derek at The Right Track on (02) 9746-0046 or email. |
| 15 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 21.1km, 10km, 5km run & walk. Starts 7am (for 21.1km & 5km walk) or 7:30am (for 10km & 5km run) from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Certificates, Hot Showers, Lucky Draws, Hot Drinks after each race. Enter on day Long run $10, Short runs $7, cheaper for members. Everyone welcome. Contact Greg Reid on (02) 9610-5449 or email or John Melnyzenko on (02) 9832-1171 or email or Website |
| 15 | MOUNT KEMBLA GIFT 1km. Starts Junior-11am, Open Women-12 noon, Open Men-1pm from Mount Kembla Hotel, 274 Cordeaux Rd, Mt Kembla, NSW 2526. Prize Money ! Contact Paul Mack on (02) 4271-1119 or c/o Mount Kembla Hotel. |
| 18 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: University Oval, end Culloden Road, Macquarie Park Organiser: Mike Weller on (02) 9899-7499. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 21 | FITZROY FALLS FIRE TRAIL MARATHON, NSW 42km. Starts 8am from Twin Falls Cottages, Fitzroy Falls. Entry fee $30. Contact Michael Chapman on (02) 9518-9099 or mobile 0419-515-555 or email michael@bonnefinchapman.com.au or race website |
| 22 | RUN FOR LIFE I have heard this run has been CANCELLED on 19/10/2000 - so please contact the organisers 5km & 10km Run and 5km Walk. Starts 8:00am from Sydney Adventist Hospital, Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. Contact Rod Sayers via email. |
| 22 | RACE FOR RESEARCH 5km. Starts 9am from Foreshore Railway Common area & playground, just off Wharf Road, Newcastle. Fee $12, entry on day $16. Contact Jenny Sly on (02) 4921-1895 or Race For Research, BOX 155, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310. |
| 25 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Koonadan Reserve, end of Wharf Road, Melrose Par, Meadowbank. Organiser: Andrew Hill (02) 9653-2550. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 29 | DORRIGO CHALLENGE 13.5km and 7.5km. Starts 9am from Dorrigo near Coffs Harbour. Contact Murray Suckling on (02) 6657-2139 or (02) 6657-2435. |
| 29 | JACARANDA FUN RUN 7.2km run and walk. Run starts 8am, walk starts 7:30am from Grafton. Contact Ken Shepherd on (02) 6643-1174. |
| November 2000 | |
| 1 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Cheltenham Park, Castle Howard Road, Cheltenham Organiser: Cameron Osborne (02) 9487-8384. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 4 | SYDNEY STRIDERS OPEN 10KM SERIES 10km. Starts 7am from Lane Cove Park, Fullers Bridge, Fullers Road, Chatswood West, Sydney. Striders $5, non-members $10 and includes refreshments. No pre-entry, only on the day. Rego from 6:15am. Contact via email info@sydneystriders.org.au or Website http://www.sydneystriders.org.au/10kraces.shtml |
| 5 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 5km and 10km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 5 | TERRY FOX RUN/WALK FOR CANCER RESEARCH 8km. Starts 8am from Regent Sydney Hotel, Harrington Street, Sydney to Jubilee Park, Glebe. Contact Susan Turner on email or (02) 9334-1982 or Website or PO Box 572, Kings Cross, NSW 1340. |
| 5 | INTER CLUB CHALLENGE 10km. Starts 9am from Lake Gillawarna, Bankstown. Contact via email or phone Terry on (02) 9727-7218 or Website. |
| 8 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: North Harbour Reserve, Condamine Street South, Balgowlah Organiser: Terry Bluett (02) 9948-6945. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 12 | FISHER'S GHOST FUN RUN 10km and 5km run/walk. Starts 8:30am from Uni of Western Sydney - Macarthur Campus, Campbelltown. Contact Conor Kiernan via email or Website or PO Box 657 Campbelltown NSW 2560. |
| 15 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Green Park, Cammeray Road, Cammeray Organiser: James Landon-Smith (02) 9959-5889. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 18-19 | NSW 24 HOUR RELAY FOR LIFE Organised by the NSW Cancer Council. Starts at Campbelltown in Sydney’s south-west. Teams of 10 to 15 preffered but teams can be as small as 1 (ie solo runners). All teams must raise $1000 sponsorship. Take turns at walking or running eg. for 1 hour at a time. Walk in groups, but keep at least one person on the track at all times. Relay for Life is a team event to raise funds for NSW Cancer Council research, support and prevention programs. Contact race website at www.nswcc.org.au/pages/fund/relayforlife.htm |
| 19 | JINDABYNE MARATHON 42.2km (with a 5km Marathon Eve Race). Starts 7:00am from Jindabyne Bowling & Sports Club, Jindabyne, NSW (Snowy Mountains). Proceeds from the run will be donated to Snowy Mountains Region State Emergency Service. Contact The Right Track (02) 9746-0046 or via email or Website or The Right Track, PO Box S325, Homebush South, NSW 2140. |
| 22 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Georges Hall Public School, Pennington Avenue, Georges Hall, near Bankstown. Organiser: Lyn Malmgron (02) 9635-0563. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 26 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 21.1km, 10km, 5km run & walk. Starts 7am (for 21.1km & 5km walk) or 7:30am (for 10km & 5km run) from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Certificates, Hot Showers, Lucky Draws, Hot Drinks after each race. Enter on day Long run $10, Short runs $7, cheaper for members. Everyone welcome. Contact Greg Reid on (02) 9610-5449 or email or John Melnyzenko on (02) 9832-1171 or email or Website |
| 26 | PYRMONT POINT FUN RUN 6km. Starts 8am from Pyrmont Point Park, Pyrmont. Entry $11 or $15 on race day. Contact Derek at The Right Track on (02) 9746-0046 or email. |
| 29 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Oakleigh Park, Morris Avenue, Westleigh Organiser: Larry Weiss (02) 9481-9659. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| December 2000 | |
| 3 | SRI CHINMOY - AROUND THE BAY 5km and 10km. Starts 8am from Leichhardt Park, near Leichhardt Rowing Club, off Glover St, Leichhardt. Contact (02) 9555-8192 or Website |
| 6 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Newlands Park, Canberra Avenue, St Leonards Organiser: Melvyn Cox (02) 9817-3077. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 9 | THE BLUE LABYRINTH - FAT ASS RUN 20km, 45km, 65km and 90km Fire trail and bush run. Starts 7am from Woodford Railway Station, Lower Blue Mountains, NSW. No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps ! Check Fat Ass webpage www.fatassworld.com for more info or email Kevin Tiller on kevin@coolrunning.com.au or phone 0419-244-406. |
| 13 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Waverton Park, Larkin Street, Waverton Organiser: Stuart McWilliam (02) 9560-3314. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
| 17 | SYDNEY MARATHON CLINIC 21.1km, 10km, 5km run & walk. Starts 7am (for 21.1km & 5km walk) or 7:30am (for 10km & 5km run) from Rosford St. Reserve, Smithfield. Certificates, Hot Showers, Lucky Draws, Hot Drinks after each race. Enter on day Long run $10, Short runs $7, cheaper for members. Everyone welcome. Contact Greg Reid on (02) 9610-5449 or email or John Melnyzenko on (02) 9832-1171 or email or Website |
| 20 | GARINGAL ORIENTEERS - SUMMER SERIES Location: Reserve at end of M9reIla Street, Clifton Gardens Organiser: Graham Gailbraith (02) 9972-2223. Starts between 5pm and 6:45pm, and always "on" regardless of the weather. All venues will have drinking water available and drinks for sale. Most assembly areas are close to toilet facilities. A programme of 45 minute runs during which you visit a variety of checkpoints on some of Sydney’s finest local parks and bushland areas. The checkpoints are marked on a specially prepared orienteering map and the sport involves running on streets, parks and on bush paths to find them. Each checkpoint has a score depending on how far it is from the start or how difficult it is to find. Contact Ross Barr on (02) 9489-4154 (h) or Website |
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